Victorian Scottish Silver Quaich 'SQUAB AS E' Douglas Family
James Walter Marshall, Edinburgh 1842
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A nice quality small Victorian Scottish silver Quaich, the gilded interior engraved 'SQUAB AS E', the exterior engraved with the Douglas family crest and motto- 'Jamais Arriere', a dragon in flames.
By James Walter Marshall, Edinburgh, 1842.
"SQUAB AS E" is a variation spelling of the Gaelic phrase - “Squab asi”, that translates as “Sweep it up.” Often used as a toast in the Highlands of Scotland, the expression means drink heartily, with gusto.
Sold - P.O.A.
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
27 mm
(1.06 inches)
W
96 mm
(3.78 inches)
D
68 mm
(2.68 inches)
Weight
65.00 Grams
(2.09 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
JS221122B
Medium
Silver
